Windows 10: Why am I not being asked for a password?

uSW10Pro V1803

In the dialog "User Accounts" (via netplwiz.exe), the cbox "Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer." is checked. The box has a single admin user, me.

If I logout (even shutdown) and later attempt access, I am not required to use a password to login. All I have to do is click my login button beneath my user icon.

My understanding is the selected checkbox should require it. Why can I login without a password?

Thank you. (Low hours pilot)

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admin password?

You can reset the Admin Password using Windows XP repair; See Here for step by step.

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Surface Pro: Sign-in asks for MS Account Password

Hi,



Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.



I understand your concern and will assist you to resolve this issue.

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  Are you able to login to Windows?
  

I suggest you to again create PIN password and check if the issue persist

Follow the steps below and check if it helps.

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  Go to all settings.
  
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  Click on Accounts, under sign in options.
  
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  Select Add PIN and check if the helps.
  

Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help.

 

Bitlocker not asking for password set up

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straight to the options for saving the recovery key. Once (supposedly) encrypted, I can restart my computer without having to enter anything apart from my microsoft password so I do not have any additional security at all.